Franchise Sports Talk Baseball

Joe and Sam preview the National League Central. The Pirates are criticised for a misjudged trade, the Brewers are expected to be weaker and the Cubs could be left regretting old moves. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe and Sam preview the National League West, starting with the rebuilding Diamondbacks and moving onto the division favourite Dodgers and competitive Rockies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe and Sam preview the American League East, starting with the not very good Baltimore Orioles and working their way ‘up’ to the Yankees and Red Sox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe and Sam preview the American League West. The Astros are expected to reign supreme again, though the Angels and Athletics will be hoping to topple the 2017 World Series winners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe and Sam preview the American League Central. The Indians remain favourites despite cutting payroll, but the Twins could be a surprise package after some big offseason moves. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe and Sam discuss Bryce Harper’s 13-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel’s free agency options and Josh Donaldson’s one-year deal with the Braves. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe and Sam cover Manny Machado signing with the San Diego Padres, what the Padres do now and the slow-moving free agency. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe and Sam cover Mike Moustakas re-signing with the Brewers, Nola's extension and the impact of long-term contracts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe and Sam cover the proposed MLB rule changes, Bryce Harper's link to the Giants and the latest J.T. Realmuto rumours. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe and Sam discuss a quiet week in MLB, focusing on the Padres' ambitious moves, the underrated Goldschmidt and the wide-open National League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe and Sam discuss the latest in MLB, including Pollock joining the Dodgers, the Reds trading for Gray and the Marlins' demands for Realmuto. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe and Sam cover MLB's offseason, talking about Manny Machado, Adam Ottavino, the Phillies, the Yankees' limitless spending power and second baseman rankings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.